How to pronounce ligaments
Say it like LIG-uh-munts. Ligaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- uh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ligaments pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ligaments
American and British speakers say ligaments in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡəmənts/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡəmənts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-uh-munts.
What does ligaments mean?
- plural of ligament How to pronounce ligament
Questions about saying ligaments
How do you pronounce ligaments?
Say LIG-uh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡəmənts/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡəmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ligaments?
Ligaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · uh · munts.
Do Americans and Brits say ligaments the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡəmənts/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡəmənts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.